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InterviewsWatchHouse: ‘Tech is adding to the guest experience’
Despite increasing labour costs, the use of new technology is enabling the premium coffee shop business to add labour back into its model, head of people Euan McInytre explains
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InterviewsStar Pubs: ‘We didn’t want training to be a one-off exercise’
Speaking at MCA’s recent Innovation Conference, Star Pubs’ head of licensee training and development, Tracy Bickerdike, said the group is striving for continual learning for its Just Add Talent operators
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InterviewsAzzurri Group’s Steve Holmes: ‘We can change prices five times a day if we want to’
Azzurri’s in-house data platform Openr has eased the impact of food and drink inflation while making menu changes simplier and smoother
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NewsMitchells & Butlers: ‘AI helps us move faster’
The managed pub and restaurant operator has integrated artificial intelligence into its operations to improve efficiency in menu development, marketing and customer service, according to director of digital product and transformation Richard Whitehouse
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EventsMCA Hospitality Awards 2026: Nominations deadline extended
As a valued MCA subscriber, your opinion really counts, so please do submit your nominations across the 12 available categories, before the deadline on Monday 27 October.
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EventsFull agenda revealed for MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Hear from the leaders of KFC, Azzurri Group, Bill’s, Fulham Shore, The Evolv Collection, Wahaca and JKS at MCA’s annual Restaurant Conference, on 13 November
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NewsMCA Hospitality Awards 2026: Nominations are now open!
Nominations for MCA’s Hospitality Awards 2026 are now open across 12 categories, so make sure you have your say on who you think are the best concepts, companies and leaders in the sector.
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Event NewsHow pub operators are adapting in a tough trading climate
Leaders from RedCat, Seafood Pub Co and Peach Pubs say the route through today’s pressures lies in investing behind proven formats, cutting dead space and giving guests fresh reasons to visit
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Event NewsPub leaders on early dining, breakfast and local events
Leaders from Seafood Pub Company, RedCat Hospitality and Peach Pubs speak about adapting to shifting guest habits, margin pressures and government uncertainty
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Event NewsHealth, Gen Z and the next wave of menu trends
Taking place in London on 9 October, MCA’s Innovation Conference will spotlight menu innovation, with three sessions looking at consumer health, Gen Z preferences and trend-led product development
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Event NewsConsumer-facing innovation at MCA’s Innovation Conference
Taking place at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on 9 October, two sessions will showcase how operators are innovating at the consumer interface, from delivery models to creative brand partnerships
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Event NewsAI – revolution, risk or reality check?
At this year’s inaugural Innovation Conference, leaders from Popeyes, Papa Johns, M&B and Honest Burgers, among others, will spotlight the strategies and technologies shaping the future of the sector
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Event NewsInnovation Conference 2025: Agility, platforms and training
The event on 9 October will showcase how brands including PizzaExpress, Popeyes, Gail’s, Azzurri and Heineken are using innovation to fuel growth
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Event NewsExclusive insights to be shared at MCA’s Restaurant Conference
AlixPartners will set out the financial landscape of the restaurant sector, while Lumina Intelligence will exclusively preview its new Restaurant Market Report, at the event on 13 November
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Event NewsNew sessions announced for MCA’s Innovation Conference
Azzurri Group, Starbucks, Star Pubs & Bars Papa Johns have joined the line-up at the new conference on 9 October.
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Event NewsMCA launches all-new Innovation Conference
The Innovation Conference 2025 will debut on 9 October at London’s Ham Yard Hotel, leading operators and innovators to explore the real-world impact of innovation across food, drink, digital and operations
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Event NewsThe Restaurant Conference 2025 returns in November
Speakers include KFC MD Rob Swain, Evolv Collection CEO Martin Williams, Bill’s MD Tom James and Banana Tree MD Kate Wilton. Tickets are on sale now.
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Analysis & Insight‘People are choosing pubs based on sustainability credentials’
Mitchells & Butlers, Punch Pubs and Shepherd Neame shared insights on sustainability strategies, investment challenges and the operational realities of decarbonisation at this year’s Pub Conference.
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NewsM&A outlook in pubs: why buyers are back on the hunt
Stabilising consumer spending, improving debt availability and a shift in operator strategy are setting the stage for renewed M&A activity across the UK pub sector, according to Craig Rachel, director at AlixPartners